Bought an 04' XJ8 in mid December and have not seen a single other XJ8 yet. one X and one S. Am I the only XJ8 in the twin cities driving through the winter months?

Tom
2004 XJ8

 

Nope!

 

Finally did see one yesterday. Must have been you...
Going north on I35 by Forest Lake. LOL

Tom

 

Hello -

I am also from Minnesota, until my truck goes I will continue storing my X in the winter, How do your jags handle in the winter? I also have summer profile tires, I hope to have her out in a month or so, say do you guys have your windows tinted? I am looking at getting this done this spring, I want to go 35% all around, or 50% front and 35% back. I had a camaro that had illegal tint and got stopped in broad day light and I got a fix it ticket and had to remove it.

Thanks,

Jeff

 

It wasn't me. I've been in Brainerd all week. I have seen two XJs and an S up here this week.

 

Sting19"

Hey I use to work at a tint shop and actually have a buddy who does mobile tinting. I went 50% in the front two and 20% in the rears. Should of went 5% limo but oh well, maybe i'll change it later. pm me if you need info.

 

Well you don't get out much,in my block alone there is an XK8,a S and I have an XKR and a XJS

 

Mine, sadly, just went into the garage for the winter. I normally don't even take it out if it's raining/sprinkling.

 

I bought my big blue 2000 XJ8 VDP in April of 2010, and took several months to get all the little problems fixed. I drove it through the winter of 2010-11 and I live about 20 miles West of Wyoming. Wave if you see me.

 

I have 1998 XJ8 brought in November and brought winter tires for it as well.

 

Does anyone know where I can pick up a replace tilt motor for an 1998 XJ8? I need to replace the motor so I can sell the car. It only has 95,000 miles on it and comes regular and winter tires. The winter tires was just purchased back in December 2010. Asking price is $6000.

 

Is there a local Jag or British car club for the Minneapolis area? If so, what is the email address.

Thanks

 

Yes there is. Just do a search for Jaguar club MN. There is an all day event this weekend that you can come to, and you will find that listed under,'events, You don't have to be a member to visit. Look for me and say hi. My name is Bob E.

 

Thanks Bob

 

Had a fun time at this weekend's event at the Motorplex. Good fun!

 

I am looking for a shop to take my 2003 S-Type to, same issue that a lot of people post about the PARK BRAKE FAULT. Live in North metro and want someone who is experience and where I don't have to pay $250 for diagnosis from Jaguar dealer...any recommendations would be appreciated!

 

Take your S Type to Special Interest Auto in St. Louis Park. The owner is extremely honest and a great mechanic. Ph 952 797 6435. You will be happy with the service and the price.

 

Check out Top Gear in Minneapolis, they've done good work for me and much cheaper than the dealer.

TOP GEAR AUTOWORKS 2401 E. Lake St., Mpls MN 55406 (612) 724-8901
Top Gear Autoworks

 

I just bought a 1990 Jaguar Sovereign with a straight 6 engine, and I live in the Twin Cities area.